Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Food Truck Fare

Until today, food trucks weren't allowed in the city of Memphis. We're no Portland, after all. But maybe we're one step closer now. The Memphis City Council approved an ordinance today allowing food trucks to serve within 50 feet of a downtown restaurant or 300 feet of a restaurant anywhere else in the city.

Before, only hot dog carts were allowed. And we're not talking veggie dog carts. But today, in an attempt to sway the city council's vote, a local group called Beyond BBQ and the Center City Commission hosted a special food truck festival in Court Square at lunchtime. My fave vegan-friendly eatery, Fuel Cafe, had a truck there along with Crepe Maker, Yolo frozen yogurt, A Square Meal on Wheels, and the Rolling Pit. Nearly 600 people showed up in support!

I waited an hour in this line for Fuel's food truck:

When I finally reached the front of the line, I was faced with a few food choices – a vegan burger or vegan tacos:

Here's one of Fuel's cooks, busily preparing yummy food:

Since I've had Fuel's delicious vegan burger several times, I opted for the tacos, which aren't served in their restaurant:

Those look yummy! We don't have a lot of food trucks here either, not sure what the laws are, but a guy I went to high school with has started his own vegan food truck which is very exciting :) He's just getting started but I imagine he is going to be very successful.

we have food trucks here in rva, although its suuuuuper slim pickins for vegans. and even less for those who are xgfx. but i think things may change some day. that's so awesome on food trucks being legal now in your part, Bianca. w00t! the tacos from Fuel look damn delicious and well worth the wait indeed, my friend!

Lucky me--I AM a food truck! But I have to say, your Mexi-meal doesn't look like it fell off a truck; it looks pretty damn good. Maybe I'll have to change my opinion of the ol' "roach coach" system ;-)

My name is Bianca ...

About Me

I'm an 11-year vegan, 21-year vegetarian from the Mid-South, not too far from the muddy banks of the Mississippi River. And that means cornbread, butter beans, and collard greens.
These days, I live in Memphis. Check out my cookbook — Cookin' Crunk. It's filled with yummilicious veganized soul food and country classics.